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Flight Software Engineering Manager

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$150K–$210K/yrFull-timeOn-site3d ago
FPGALinuxMove
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100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents401(k) MatchFlexible Time Off (FTO)Education ReimbursementCompetitive Paid Parental LeaveAbout Terran OrbitalPhysical DemandsDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Flexible scheduleParental leave

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Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you're not just part of the system - you're a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation's defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you're driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you'll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let's redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond! Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Flight Software Engineering Manager to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Director of Program Engineering, the Flight Software Engineering Manager will be involved in all aspects of a spacecraft's lifetime, with an in-depth vision to guide and mentor members of the team, in addition to their managerial responsibilities. These include, but not limited to, scheduling and resource planning to support programs, proposals and other business activities, interfacing with other teams and business units to provide guidance and context to create processes and standards. Key Duties and Responsibilities Tasking and oversight of Flight Software Engineers, who design and develop flight software applications Attend program meetings and develop work breakdowns for the engineers Function as a lead program software engineer when necessary Represent engineers in bi-weekly Sprint planning Contribute to Code Reviews as necessary Managing direct reports from human resource perspective, providing technical mentorship, and conducting team meetings, performance reviews, interviews as necessary to meet the work demand and expectations for the team being managed. Providing presentations, reports, summary, and status updates to upper management on a weekly basis Other duties may be assigned as needed Required Qualifications and Skills Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace, or equivalent degree required Minimum of 8 years of direct industry experience working on embedded software in Aerospace, Space, or a similar sector Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing engineering teams working on embedded software in Aerospace, Space, or a similar sector Strong and effective leader who has proven history leading technical teams Must have previous mentorship experience to train junior level engineers Experience developing software in C/C++, deploying and testing on the target environment, and delivering product to the market Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a multi-disciplinary and fast-paced environment Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills Strong communication and presentation skills to interface with executive members of the team, customers, and vendors Experience in a production environment within the space or aerospace industry U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance Preferred Qualifications & Skills MS or PhD in Computer Science or Engineering with an embedded focus Experience developing on Linux Familiarity with Zynq 7000 series and/or microprocessors Familiarity with FPGA Familiarity with HW testing equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag! Salary Range $150,000 - $210,000 USD Full-time positions only:


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